Hailstory

Hail in Mills County, Iowa

Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Mills County on 40 days since October 2020. That is more than 74% of US counties. It ranks 25 of 99 in Iowa.

The largest radar estimate was 3.7 inches on April 17, 2025. The most recent 1-inch day was September 6, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.

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Days of 1-inch hail by year

YearDays
2020 (from October)0
20214
20226
20236
20249
20256
20269

Largest hail days

Storm dayRadar estimate
April 17, 20253.7 in
April 19, 20232.75 in
May 7, 20232.6 in
June 14, 20222.5 in
May 15, 20262.45 in
June 7, 20222.4 in

Ground reports

Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 31 hail reports since October 2020, and 21 tornadoes started here since 1950.

Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.

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